Alpina Roadster S

[pvr]

I’ve fixed your post for you PVR

You mean nobody could afford to buy the oil for that one

Thank you

[patriot66]

Mynewz4, interesting comparison! The Si is an N52-powered LCI model, whereas the Alpina is based off of the M54 pre-LCI car. Very different engines with very different characters, more so considering Alpina basically rebuilt the M54 to what it is now.

One thing I’ll say: the Alpina is even more special than the Si. Rare, and with a name that evokes a reaction even from petrolheads that aren’t particularly into BMW- it’s got presence.

Wikipedia says the engine is a handbuilt 3.4-litre E5/2 inline-6, also in the E46 B3 S. It is an enlarged version of the S52B32 engine from the U.S version E36 M3. Max power 296 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 360 Nm torque @ 4,800 rpm. Engine mods include Alpina specific cylinder head, crankshaft and Mahle pistons. The exhaust system is Boysen all stainless steel

[Barty]

patriot66, very cool! I always thought they were based off the M54 rather than the S52, never considered it. Every day’s a school day, thanks!

[Mynewz4]

Next question is who on here has one for sale or is considering selling? I've seen the ones on autotrader etc.

[Mr Tidy]

You may need to be patient!

From what I can make out less than 200 Alpinas came to the UK.

[Pondrew]

From what I can make out less than 200 Alpinas came to the UK.

There weren't many of any incarnations of Alpinas sold, in the UK or anywhere else. There was a very good reason for that. The selling price!

My B3 'biturbo' cost £47k new in 2008.
It had very little cost options too. I know cos the original sales invoice came with the car.

[Mr Tidy]

There weren't many of any incarnations of Alpinas sold, in the UK or anywhere else. There was a very good reason for that. The selling price!

True, but the minging graphics and wheels probably didn't help!

[Number5]

You may need to be patient!

From what I can make out less than 200 Alpinas came to the UK.

Of the 367 produced, there were only 167 RHD models made for the UK and we estimate that there are only about 100-120 still up and running.

[pvr]

Do you know the split wit the 'S' and non 'S'? I always thought that any non 'S' was not worth having.

[Gee]

They were all of the 'S' variant. The only differences were the 'Lux' and 'non Lux' versions.

[mmm-five]

From what I can make out less than 200 Alpinas came to the UK.

There weren't many of any incarnations of Alpinas sold, in the UK or anywhere else. There was a very good reason for that. The selling price!

My B3 'biturbo' cost £47k new in 2008.
It had very little cost options too. I know cos the original sales invoice came with the car.

My e34 M5 cost £52k new...in 1994

[Gee]

My B3 'biturbo'

Hiya

[pvr]

They were all of the 'S' variant. The only differences were the 'Lux' and 'non Lux' versions.

Yep - you are right, I meant the Lux bit

[Pondrew]

Hiya

Yes, sorry...YOUR B3 'Biturbo'. Still looking good matey! One of the few cars I regret selling TBH.

[Pondrew]

My e34 M5 cost £52k new...in 1994

Bloody hell. My house cost that in 1994!